Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), formerly known as the University of Pune, was founded in 1948. The university is home to 46 academic departments and has more than 70 Research Institutions recognized to it. Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)has several affiliated colleges, departments, and research institutes, located primarily in Pune.

The university offers research programs in different subjects and interdisciplinary areas leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degree. For admission to Ph.D, candidates should possess a Master's degree with at least 55% aggregate in marks.Selection of the candidate is based on the written test conducted by the university. However, those who have qualified for national level entrance tests and fellowship are exempted from appearing in the entrance test. Read more about the Courses Offered by Pune University.

The university has commenced application process for admission to the Ph.D. Program for the academic year. The application process begins and duly filled-in forms must be submitted to the university. The written test will be held by the university and results will be declared subsequently. For more information regarding admission process, students should check Savitribai PhulePune University (SPPU) Admission 2019.

Eligibility Criteria

Ph.D. (Atmospheric Sciences) , Ph.D. (Biotechnology) & Ph.D. (Botany)

Candidate should fulfill any of the following conditions:

Candidate should have passed post-graduate degree (Master’s Degree) examination with at least 50% marks or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) for general category and 45% marks for reserved category of Maharashtra State only.

Candidate should have passed post-graduate degree (Master’s Degree) examination Law Faculty with at least 55% marks for general category and 50% marks for reserve category of Maharashtra State only.

How to apply?

Ph.D. (Atmospheric Sciences) , Ph.D. (Biotechnology) & Ph.D. (Botany)

Candidates can download the Online Application Form available on the official university website. The form must be filled carefully as per the required personal and educational details.

Application Fee:

For those not exempted from Entrance Test:

General Category

Rs. 1000

Reserved Category

Rs. 750

For those exempted from Entrance Exam:

General Category

Rs. 800

Reserved Category

Rs. 600

Enclosures: Candidate should attach the following documents along with the Application Form:

Candidates should send the duly filled-in Application form along with the necessary enclosures to the following address:

Assistant Registrar,

PG. Admissions Section, University of Pune,

Ganeshkhind, Pune-411007

Selection Process

You will be selected on the basis of Ph.D. Entrance Examination. The exam consists of two papers.

Paper-I consists of 3 Parts: Logical Reasoning, Numerical Ability; and Reasoning and Language Aptitude. The paper contains a total of 100 questions and 100 marks in total. All the questions and multiple choice type questions where each correct answer carries 1 Mark. There is no negative marking for an incorrect answer.

You should obtain a minimum of 50% marks in Paper 1 in case of general category and 45% in case of reserved category. It is only when you qualify Paper 1, will you be able to sit for Paper 2 of the Entrance Exam.

Paper 2: This will be the subject specific test of a total of 100 marks which will consist of 2 parts: Multiple Choice Questions for 20 marks and Theoretical / Descriptive Questions for 80 marks.

Exemptions: Students will be exempted from giving the entrance exam if they fulfill the following conditions: